It's like driving down I-5 in CA, television is, long stretches of dreary monotony but when you come upon a wreck, you just have to look. That's American Idol, in part. I DO like it when someone of exceptioanl talent shows up. Roy Head's son ("Treat Her Right" fame of the 60's) showed up and what a great set of pipes! The kid wails the blues!

I think you can probably be a talent scout without being a jerk but Cowell doesn't try. And yeah, I'm sure many folks tune in for just that aspect. What? Something for everyone? Maybe. I still think he should be made to apologize. He went far beyond the pale. Send negative comments to CocaCola and Ford and let them deal with him.